Betsi Cadwaladr health board, in north Wales, saw a spike in so-called hospital onset Covid-19 infections in July, which centred on Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Even under the most intense pressure, staff will always try to prioritise the sickest patients. At one point, it was so full that six ambulances had to queue outside waiting to hand over their patients. . ", Life in local lockdown: the rules explained in Wales, More than 5,000 extra NHS beds to be on standby this winter. "At the moment people are starting to have colds, sniffles and a rise in temperature as the weather is changing. Not all problems are resolved so it makes sense for the campaigners to keep in touch. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. One patient had already died because of an overdependence on agency or locum staff, and the health board was aware of other cases when patients were put in danger. The infections were linked 'mainly' to transmission within the hospital itself, according to the health board running the Llantrisant facility, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Cases of Covid-19 have been steadily rising across our communities and it is vital is that we all play our part in helping to reduce the spread of the virus through social distancing, good hand hygiene, the wearing of masks and PPE in appropriate settings and following the latest government measures on further restrictions.". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Its important to state that Royal Glamorgan Hospital is still open for patients requiring emergency department services,although we would encourage everyone at this time to consider where alternative services can provide the care suitable for their needs such as the NHS 111 Wales website, minor injury units and GP services. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Im hearing weve won the battle over the A and E at the Royal Glamorgan. Speaking of pressures across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, Steve Moore, Chief Executive of Hywel Dda UHB, said: On behalf of the Board, I would firstly like to reassure our communities that what we are doing is all about prioritising patient safety at this time. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. The department's only full-time consultant had announced he was leaving in April, and it was understood only 12% of middle-grade shifts were covered by full-time doctors. "But for staff [looking after Covid patients] they don't know whether they will be the one lying in that hospital bed in the next 24 to 48 hours. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Video report by ITV Wales Health Correspondent James Crichton-Smith. ", She added: "The situation is a worrying one, and all steps are being taken to protect existing patients, staff, and to ensure that those residents that were due to leave the hospital are directed to appropriate care in other hospitals in the near vicinity.". 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After speaking to Maria I meet Mark Walsh, who spent his 61st birthday at the Royal Glamorgan, waiting for a heart procedure. "It is not inevitable that this increase will continue, if we all take responsibility to avert the community transmission of the virus in RCT by following social distancing and the recently introduced restrictions. She told the Welsh Government Covid-19 press briefing: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved. In July, PHW revealed hundreds of patients had caught coronavirus while in hospital. "Yeah, I think people would leave," she added. These included high numbers of hospital infections in Aneurin Bevan health board in March, followed by Cwm Taf and Cardiff and Vale health boards in April. 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However, we are still very much in this pandemic, which continues to disrupt our everyday lives, and unfortunately one of the consequences of this is that we are having to bring back temporary measures, including postponing some surgery in the short term, to ensure we can safely care for patients.". Rhondda AM and former Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, who was at the health board's meeting in Abercynon on Friday morning, said: "During the meeting I expressed my anger at the current situation. Was the plan to downgrade A&E at the Royal Glamorgan new? However, an independent panel set up by Health Minister Vaughan Gething to oversee improvements in maternity has found that encouraging signs of progress are now being made during their last review between October and December 2019. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Phone First for Minor Injury Units in Powys: 01639 844777 1 The . They have been worried about poor transport links between some valleys communities, and that other hospitals had been prioritised for investment instead of the Royal Glamorgan. People will see that 10pm is approaching and quickly order more drinks. However, he said he did understand the frustrations of the public due to the mixed messages being given to them by government. Andrew RT Davies, the shadow health minister for the Welsh Conservatives, called on the Welsh government to explore using field hospitals and other health facilities to alleviate pressure on the Royal Glamorgan. "We only have a finite number of hospital beds. DeSantis won't say he's running. We certainly weren't expecting this degree of a second wave at this stage. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 7. Bosses say they have recruited enough staff now to keep the department open. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. The health board said early evidence suggested the outbreak was "contained". Wednesday 30 September 2020, 5:28pm. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. "Obviously a lot of staff have to self-isolate with these symptoms until they get their results back. The workload they go through is unbelievable.". Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. So, at the morning meeting, all wards and departments are trying to identify any patients who might be able to be safely discharged to free up scarce and precious beds - but they are few and far between. The following restrictions are now in place at the hospital: Temporary suspension of planned surgery at the hospital (with the exception of a very small number of urgent cancer cases which have been clinically prioritised), Any adult patient requiring an emergency admission following assessment, who would normally be admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, will be taken to either Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, The Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital will remain open for walk-in patients and those who can be treated in ambulatory care department (an area in the Emergency Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital), Ambulances will be diverted temporarily to alternative sites, namely Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital Merthyr Tydfil and University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. They said: "Robust A&E provision at the Royal Glamorgan is a critical component of health service provision to people in Pontypridd and the wider valleys communities, and we are strongly opposed to any reconfiguration that results in a material dilution of A&E services at the Royal Glamorgan. Praising people who had campaigned to retain the full service, Mr Antoniw said: "So often the NHS has been there for us. Today, we can all say that we were all there for our NHS. But gladly he can go home soon, freeing up a much-needed bed. What have campaigners been worried about? Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. "You've got your plan for your wards previously, but you can never plan for staff sickness and we were heavily reliant on agency cover coming in and supporting our staff. Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. 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